[obol] Grounded Swift
- From: Floyd Schrock <fschrock@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: OBOLINKS <OBOL@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Yamhillbirders <YamhillBirders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 19:03:31 -0700
In Newberg today (5-26-13) I found a VAUX'S SWIFT lying on its back on a
sidewalk, and discovered, when I picked it up, that it was still alive. It
appeared to be uninjured, but I assumed it must have collided with
something, and fell down stunned. After a few minutes holding it, I did not
see any sign that it might revive, so I placed it on a branch of a spruce
tree out of a cat's reach, hoping it might yet wake up. But now I'm
wondering if it might have been in a weakened condition because of lack of
food during the recent cool, rainy weather. Does that ever happen.
Photos at http://empids.blogspot.com/.
Also, the Violet-green Swallow female is working on her nest again today,
after a few days of absence during recent rains. She spent last night
inside the nestbox.
Floyd Schrock
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Floyd Schrock
McMinnville, Oregon USA
http://empids.blogspot.com
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